The Hamilton County Board of Elections has released the November 2014 candidates and issues list, naming the five-year quarter percent sales and use tax for Union Terminal as issue No. 8.

Issue 8 proposes to increase the sales tax of Hamilton County for five years, by one-quarter of one percent to provide additional revenue for the construction, improvement, rehabilitation and renovation of Cincinnati Union Terminal.

The repairs at Union Terminal will address decades of significant water damage, severely outdated and inefficient building systems, and interior architectural repairs.

"The repair needs of Union Terminal have been assessed many times in the past 10 years," said Douglass W. McDonald, president and CEO of Cincinnati Museum Center. "Most recently, the Cultural Facilities Task Force and County consultants reviewed the needs, all agreeing that a generational fix of this magnificent landmark can be achieved through this investment."

Officials said the proposed sales tax would apply to Hamilton \County residents and non-residents who purchase applicable items in Hamilton County.

Revenue from the sales tax would combine with funding from national, state and private sources to ensure the full renovation of Union Terminal.

"We will work vigorously to achieve the passage of Issue 8 for Union Terminal," said Francie Hiltz, chair, Cincinnati Museum Center Board of Trustees. "If passed, this will result in approximately $170 million, which-along with private donations, historic tax credits and grants-will raise the amount of funds needed to repair Union Terminal for generations to come."

Officials said Union Terminal welcomes more than 1.2 million visitors each year.